Head Start - Head Start is a free preschool program for children that are 3 or 4 years old by September 30th. Every child receives a variety of learning experiences that foster intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Parent engagement and participation is an essential part of this program. All centers are licensed by the Ohio Deptartment of Job & Family Services. There is also a home-based option for qualifying 3 or 4-year-old children. This option includes weekly home visits, and bi-weekly socializations with other families and children, which are designed to enchance the child's development.
educational play/academic instruction
development of language, conversation, and socialization
nutritious meals and snacks
dental prevention services
inclusion of children with special needs
transportation
developmental, hearing, vision, and nutrition screenings
family engagement-building relationships and giving opportunities for parents to be involved in the program
Step Up To Quality is Ohio's Five-tiered quality rating and improvement system for licensed learning and development programs. Step Up To Qualtiy recognizes learning and development programs that exceed licensing health and safety standards. Supports and incentives are available to assist programs in achieving and maintaining a Star Rating. All 8 Adams-Brown Head Start centers have achieved a 5 star rating, the highest rating you can earn.
Head Start 937-378-6041 Ext. 245 800-553-7393 Ext. 245 abhsehs.org/
Early Intervention Brown County 937-378-6041 Ext. 291 800-553-7393 Ext. 291
This online pre-application is the first step in the enrollment process and may be completed by the parent or legal guardian.
**Please note: Do not complete the online pre-application if your child is eligible for re-enrollment in the program. Contact our Main Office at 937-378-6014 Ext. 244 for further assistance.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: [email protected]. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Page updated: July 09, 2025
